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Your Managers are Checking Out. And It’s Costing You More Than You Think
By Allison Ebner Here’s a number worth sitting with: manager engagement has dropped nine points since 2022: from 31% to just 22% according to Gallup’s newly released 2026 State of the Global Workplace Report. That’s not a blip. That’s a trend line that should have every organization, especially small and mid-sized ones, paying close attention.…
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Massachusetts Court Rules That PFML Law Does Not Provide for Individual Liability
By Mark Adams In a case of first impression, a Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ruled that the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave law does not establish individual liability for managers and supervisors. The case involved a co-founder and CEO (Laughlin) of a company that operated discount retail stores (BinStar). The CEO was at…
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How New Managers Can Delegate to Former Peers Without Sounding “Bossy”
When someone on your team steps into a leadership role over people they used to work alongside, delegation is usually the first thing that gets awkward. Whether they were promoted for strong performance, moved into the role out of necessity, or simply followed a planned career track, the challenge is the same. They know the…
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New Leaders Managing Former Peers: What Goes Wrong and How to Fix It
The peer-to-manager transition is one of the most common leadership moves organizations make, and one of the least supported. Here’s what we see go wrong and what actually helps. Key Takeaways You’ve probably seen this play out. A strong performer gets promoted from within the team. Everyone’s excited at first. Then, slowly, things start to…
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EANE Members Making a Difference
By Marquita Rhodes There is often a gap between what employers say they need and how students experience the hiring process. On March 9, the Agawam Public Library and the Employers Association of the NorthEast (EANE) brought both sides into the same room. Twenty-three students from local high schools and colleges participated in a Mock…
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Some companies build products. Others build experiences.
Herrick & White Ltd, based in Cumberland, Rhode Island, has spent close to five decades crafting custom, high-end cabinetry for some of the most discerning spaces in the country. Their work is found in homes where every detail matters and expectations are anything but ordinary. Their day-to-day partnerships are with the designers and contractors trusted…
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Gen Z @Work – Onboarding with Purpose
By Sam Borsari As HR professionals, you understand how critical the first 90 days are for a new hire. A thoughtful onboarding experience can make a significant impact on retention and long-term success. This is especially true for Gen Z employees. With a new class of graduates coming your way this Spring, it’s time to…
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Spring Cleaning Your People Practices
By Allison Ebner What to Toss, What to Keep, and How to Step into the Season with Momentum I’m in the middle of cleaning out my closets at home. Not my favorite job! But there’s something about spring that makes us want to clear things out. Open the windows. Let some air in. Look around…